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Improper use of ceramic flat irons can cause severe hair damage.
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research Randomized clinical trial comparing 5% and 1% topical minoxidil for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Japanese men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
research Patients with bullous skin disease in a high‐epidemic COVID‐19 area, Bergamo, Italy
Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.
research Body-focused repetitive behaviors and the dermatology patient
Skin and hair-picking disorders are common and need both skin and mental health treatments.
research Validation of an Egyptian Arabic Version of Skindex-16 and Quality of Life Measurement in Egyptian Patients with Skin Disease
The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
research Photobiomodulation therapy for androgenetic alopecia: A clinician’s guide to home-use devices cleared by the Federal Drug Administration
FDA-cleared devices may help treat hair loss, but more research needed; consult dermatologist before use.
research Signs of physical abuse and neglect in the mature patient
Elderly abuse is often by family members, and doctors, especially dermatologists, can spot it by looking for unusual injuries and malnutrition.
research High‐dose pulsed corticosteroid therapy combined with methotrexate for severe alopecia areata of childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research A surge in the incidence of telogen effluvium in minority predominant communities heavily impacted by COVID-19
More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
research ‘Dr. Google, What Is That on My Skin?’—Internet Searches Related to Skin Problems: Google Trends Data from 2004 to 2019
More people are using Google to search for skin problems like itch, hair loss, and rashes.
research A one-year observational study with minoxidil 5% solution in Germany: results of independent efficacy evaluation by physicians and patients
The 5% minoxidil solution effectively treated hair loss with good tolerability.
research Positive Jacquet's sign in traction alopecia
Recognizing Jacquet's sign helps diagnose and treat traction alopecia accurately.
research Spironolactone in dermatology: uses in acne and beyond
Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Stress of Discovery
Hair loss discovery causes stress; talking to dermatologists helps.
research Topical Minoxidil
Most people using minoxidil for hair loss probably won't see significant improvement.
research Association between alopecia areata and COVID-19: A systematic review
COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss or worsening of hair loss in some people.
research Development and pilot-testing of the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO)
The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
research Adverse cutaneous effects of psychotropic medications
Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems, including serious conditions, and patients should be monitored closely.
research Anagen effluvium due to thallium poisoning derived from the intake of Chinese herbal medicine and rodenticide containing thallium salts
A woman and her daughter had thallium poisoning from a herbal drink and rodenticide, causing hair loss and other symptoms.
research Preparation and clinical evaluation of Finastride gel in the treatment of idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.
research Brigham Eyebrow Tool for Alopecia: A Reliable Assessment of Eyebrow Alopecia Areata
The Brigham Eyebrow Tool for Alopecia is a simple and reliable way to measure eyebrow hair loss.
research The Frequency of Alopecia and Quality of Life in High-School Students in Rural Areas (Sivrihisar, Mahmudiye, Alpu, Beylikova) of Eskisehir
Hair loss was found in 37.4% of surveyed rural high-school students in Eskisehir, Turkey, affecting their quality of life, especially in general health and mental well-being.
research Transient chemotherapy-induced alopecia after intralesional 5-fluorouracil treatment of keloids
Temporary hair loss can occur after 5-fluorouracil treatment for keloids.
research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
research Case 1: Severe acne – not just skin deep
Severe acne in a young girl may indicate underlying hormonal issues.
research Alopecia – New building blocks
New treatments for hair loss are emerging, and doctors need to learn how to use them effectively.
research Panfolliculoma: Report of the Youngest Case and Literature Review of Its Histopathologic Variants
A 14-year-old boy is the youngest person reported with a rare, benign tumor related to hair follicles, usually found in older people.
research Beyond “Ethnicity” in Dermatology
The editor suggests removing "race" and "ethnicity" from dermatology and creating tools to objectively assess skin color and hair texture.
research Viewpoint 4
Skin patterns form through molecular signals and genetic factors, affecting healing and dermatology.
research Advanced Scalp Measurement Using a Phototrichogram With a Protractor and Tapeline
The document concludes that using a phototrichogram with a protractor and tapeline is a reliable and noninvasive way to measure hair loss.